geekgolightly

geekgolightly BSN, RN

MICU, neuro, orthotrauma

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  1. Interview for Mother Baby unit! Help with learning postpartum nursing.

    geekgolightly replied to geekgolightly's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am so sorry, I posted this in the wrong forum. Could a mod please move it to OBGyn? Thanks so

  2. Ambulation with Femoral Lines?

    geekgolightly replied to Ruby Vee's topic in MICU, SICU

    I wouldn't want to be the nurse responsible for

  3. Do your ICUs/hospitals offer all therapies?

    geekgolightly replied to CNL2B's topic in MICU, SICU

    No, NO, HFOV, ECMO. We do bilevel, prone (got rid of rotoprone because of the inherent dangers and cost, but we just turn 'em on their belly), IABP and, of course, CRRT. We are in a small city (300k...

  4. ABG vs. BGE

    geekgolightly replied to TangoLima's topic in MICU, SICU

    We just call that an ICU panel. We can get the lactic with that, too. It's very

  5. RN moving to Kansas City KS Area

    geekgolightly replied to NurseLadyBug's topic in General Nursing

    Where in JC do you want to live? It's a pretty big area. If you're near Olathe, then OMC would be a good choice. If you're more near to KC, say in Prairie Village or Mission, then KUMED or ST. Luke's...

  6. Thinking about transferring. Just looking for some input.

    geekgolightly replied to BluegrassRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi, I've been in an ICU for almost two years now, after over five years on various floors in various cities and states. When I moved (yet again!) I decided to go for critical care. I have seen on our...

  7. Pennsylvania Lawmakers Consider Nurse-Patient Ratio Legislation

    geekgolightly posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am moving to Erie by fall this year, and am wondering what the staffing ratio is in med-surg, tele and ICU. Erie area numbers are perfect, but I am curious about any ratios in PA. Thanks!

  8. Coping with ICU Ethics

    geekgolightly replied to EMSnut45's topic in MICU, SICU

    I work in a hospital where there is not a residency in critical care and have not experienced moral distress related to doctors not wanting to give up, only from families not wanting to give up....

  9. Are swans going "out of style?"

    geekgolightly replied to TemperStripe's topic in MICU, SICU

    Vigileo here in the MICU. In our SICU they use swans for open hearts and traumas, but they are pulled quickly. I am interested in the completely non-invasive devices. Anyone have experience with...

  10. Medical or Surgical nurse transfering to MICU,,, what was your experiece?

    geekgolightly replied to RN28MD's topic in MICU, SICU

    I worked for 6 years on various floors, and I think that while some experience is good, 6 years is overkill. How was the transition? It was hard. I was used to knowing the answers and being the go-to...

  11. How many of you are the only income for your household ?

    geekgolightly replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    Since October of 2004, I have been the sole provider for my family. It's soon to change. My husband will graduate from Pharmacy school in 2011.

  12. Tired of being FAT and having low self esteem

    geekgolightly replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    If you decide on WW, please do not eat their food. It's designed to keep you on the weight rollercoaster. Please watch this lecture. It has really helped to motivate me to change the way I

  13. Wildest lab values you've ever seen?

    geekgolightly replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    Holy Moly! What could cause that I wonder? We had a patient last year came in and we set him up with cool guard for MI with down time. His lactate was 21 and his pH was 6.6. Of course he didn't...

  14. Wildest lab values you've ever seen?

    geekgolightly replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    Holy Moly! What could cause that I wonder? We had a patient last year came in and we set him up with cool guard for MI with down time. His lactate was 21 and his pH was 6.6. Of course he didn't...

  15. Phantom saline in the ICU

    geekgolightly replied to Artemis2's topic in MICU, SICU

    When there is an order for CVP, the charges are predeterminded and covered under that

  16. Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN)

    geekgolightly replied to sirI's topic in Neurological

    What has made this exam so much harder to pass than the CCRN is that there have been no study guides. Now they have a couple as well as the Hickey text, which is amazing. The people I have known who...

  17. Neurological Nursing Resources

    geekgolightly replied to sirI's topic in Neurological

    http://www.nihstrokescale.org/ Link to certify for the NIHSS. (National Health Institute Stroke Scale) This is the gold standard in assessing strokes inpatient. It's

  18. leaving the hospital and 3 12's for working 5 8hours out of hospital

    geekgolightly replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer 8 hour days. I like a routine. The 3-12's thing throws me off. When I was a bit younger it didn't really matter, but now that I'm older, and a mom, I prefer routine. I don't have it yet, but...

  19. After cath with reperfusion dysrhythmias- WHY at the cellular level?

    geekgolightly replied to buddiage's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I want to know this, too. Good

  20. BSN not worth it?

    geekgolightly replied to nohika's topic in General Nursing

    Most BSN students appear better prepared than ADN graduates in PA. I don't know how it is in the rest of the country, but here the BSN's can spend an entire semester on critical care, which is so...

  21. RT to RN online programs?

    geekgolightly replied to amlocopo's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I love RT's and ask them questions all the time. I've learned lots from them. One explained various settings for recruitment and derecruitment for me when I started and I am forever grateful for...

  22. RT to RN online programs?

    geekgolightly replied to amlocopo's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't know that RT's had a chip on their shoulder about RN's. Can you explain

  23. RT to RN online programs?

    geekgolightly replied to amlocopo's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard of an RT to RN online program, either. But there is an online AAS RN program for which you qualify....

  24. What's the Baylor Program?

    geekgolightly replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I worked Sat and Sun 12 hour days and got paid for 36. Nice work if you can get

  25. Does your ICU have techs or aids?

    geekgolightly replied to jnmoore02's topic in MICU, SICU

    14 bed MICU. We try to have two techs for day and evening shift. Night shift is usually one tech. They are responsible for stocking and cleaning patients, as well as blood glucose checks. As nurses we...